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Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Prem star, 39, breaks down in tears after getting injured… but stays on to score title winner
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HUGO RODALLEGA is a man who knows all about the big moments having graced the Premier League. But on Sunday in a heart-stopping finale in the Colombian championship, the veteran striker added yet another unforgettable chapter to his storied career. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Rodallega scored 24 goals for Wingan between 2009-2012 Credit: Mark Robinson - The Sun 4 Rodallega was also at Fulham between between 2012-2015 4 He rolled back the years with a determined finish to earn his side victory Credit: WIN 4 At some point it didn't look like he could continue Credit: WIN Independiente Santa Fe triumphed 2-1 over Medellin at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Securing their tenth league title in what will go down as a historic achievement for the Bogota-based side. Rodallega was the hero but not without a fight. Just moments into the match, the former Wigan and Fulham forward was clearly in trouble, clutching his leg in pain after suffering a muscle pinch. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS STRIPPIER Blonde who partied with Trippier before he announced wife split is OnlyFans model The pain was enough to reduce him to tears and it looked as though his day was done before it had even begun. But in a true display of determination, Rodallega battled on, refusing to leave the field despite his obvious discomfort. As the game wore on, Santa Fe and Medellin were locked at 1-1 and with time running out, it seemed like a penalty shootout might be the only way to decide the outcome. But just when it seemed like the game was slipping away, Edwar Lopez produced a moment of magic on the left wing, slicing through the Medellin defence with an electrifying run before delivering a perfect cross into the box. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK With just seconds remaining, Rodallega—summoning the last reserves of his strength, launched himself at the ball, striking it with power and precision. His right-footed shot sailed past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations from the Santa Fe players and fans. SunSports' Tom Barclay speaks on Tottenham's current poor form which has led the club to the cup of a relegation battle Rodallega's goal was more than just a title-winner, it was the crowning achievement of his season. With 16 goals to his name he claimed the top scorer award for the 2025-I Colombian league, solidifying his status as the standout player of the campaign.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Prem star, 39, breaks down in tears after getting injured… but stays on to score title winner
HUGO RODALLEGA is a man who knows all about the big moments having graced the Premier League. But on Sunday in a heart-stopping finale in the Colombian championship, the veteran striker added yet another unforgettable chapter to his storied career. 4 Rodallega scored 24 goals for Wingan between 2009-2012 Credit: Mark Robinson - The Sun 4 Rodallega was also at Fulham between between 2012-2015 4 He rolled back the years with a determined finish to earn his side victory Credit: WIN 4 At some point it didn't look like he could continue Credit: WIN Independiente Santa Fe triumphed 2-1 over Medellin at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Securing their tenth league title in what will go down as a historic achievement for the Bogota-based side. Rodallega was the hero but not without a fight. Just moments into the match, the former Wigan and READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The pain was enough to reduce him to tears and it looked as though his day was done before it had even begun. But in a true display of determination, Rodallega battled on, refusing to leave the field despite his obvious discomfort. As the game wore on, Santa Fe and Medellin were locked at 1-1 and with time running out, it seemed like a penalty shootout might be the only way to decide the outcome. But just when it seemed like the game was slipping away, Edwar Lopez produced a moment of magic on the left wing, slicing through the Medellin defence with an electrifying run before delivering a perfect cross into the box. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK With just seconds remaining, Rodallega—summoning the last reserves of his strength, launched himself at the ball, striking it with power and precision. His right-footed shot sailed past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations from the Santa Fe players and fans. SunSports' Tom Barclay speaks on Tottenham's current poor form which has led the club to the cup of a relegation battle Rodallega's goal was more than just a title-winner, it was the crowning achievement of his season. With 16 goals to his name he claimed the top scorer award for the 2025-I Colombian league, solidifying his status as the standout player of the campaign.
Egypt Independent
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
At least 7 dead after wave of explosions hit southwest Colombia, authorities say
CNN — A wave of explosions rocked southwest Colombia on Tuesday morning, authorities said, killing at least seven people in an attack believed to be targeting the country's police. Explosions occurred in the city of Cali and several towns in the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca, the Colombian National Army reported on X. It added that the country's police were a 'direct target' of the attacks. Colombia's national police reported more than 20 'terrorist attacks' throughout the day, including car bombings, firearm attacks, and the launching of explosive devices. At least two officers were among those killed, and a mix of civilians, military personnel, and police were among the 28 people injured, police added. The army said it has intelligence linking the attacks to the leader of the guerrilla group Estado Mayor Central, one of the factions of fighters that remain after the country's FARC rebels signed a peace agreement with the Colombian government. It did not offer evidence for the claim. Estado Mayor Central has not claimed responsibility for the attack. In a Tuesday statement, the group accused Colombia's government of reneging on the peace process and issued tips to civilians on avoiding the crossfire. CNN is reaching out to the group for comment. In Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, the city's mayor Alejandro Eder said three explosive devices were detonated on Tuesday. Eder said the explosions were recorded in Cali's Los Mangos area, near the Meléndez police station, and another at the Manuela Beltrán Immediate Attention Center (CAI), a police substation. The situation is now 'under control,' Eder said later on Tuesday, adding that he ordered security forces to deploy throughout the city 'They want us to go back to 1989, we won't allow for it!' Eder said, referencing a period of intense violence in Colombia, including the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán. Videos of the aftermath in Cali, posted to social media and geolocated by CNN, show exploded vehicles still burning and scorched debris scattered across the street. Crowds of dazed pedestrians are seen gathering around the site as emergency sirens sound in the distance. The defense ministry said military forces prevented six attacks and captured two people preparing explosives. Sergio Guzman, the founder of Colombia Risk Analysis, a Bogota-based risk consultancy, told CNN the attacks demonstrate how criminal armed organizations are 'trying to pressure the government further to make more agreements or concessions to them.' Dilian Francisca Toro, the governor of Valle del Cauca, where Cali is located, urged Colombian President Gustavo Petro to convene the country's Security Council to respond to the 'current escalation of terrorism.' The attacks in downtown Cali were particularly significant, as they impacted the largest urban area in the south of the country and a major tourist and economic hub, International Crisis Group Senior Analyst Elizabeth Dickinson told CNN. 'It indicates also that these organizations have an interest not only in being present in rural areas where they have access to illicit economies, but also to more broadly destabilizing the country and affecting urban security,' Dickinson said. In October, thousands of delegates from around the world gathered in Cali for a UN-sponsored conference on biodiversity, as Petro's government sought to present Colombia as a vibrant, biodiverse nation that had left the worst chapters of its violent political history behind. Colombian Vice-President Francia Márquez Mina condemned the violence. 'I categorically reject the wave of violence that has erupted in Cali and northern Cauca at this time. It's unacceptable to instill fear in the people and then offer security,' she said on X, 'As a National Government, we must redouble our efforts to restore public order and guarantee the security and peace of mind of the Colombian people.' The blasts come days after prominent Colombian politician and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot at a campaign event. Uribe remains in critical condition as of Tuesday morning. A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder over the shooting. Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he has asked US authorities to help investigate the shooting, saying the suspect's weapon was purchased in Arizona. CNN's Avery Schmitz contributed to this report. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Washington Post
05-03-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Scientists around the globe raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies
NEW DELHI — The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health. In response to an inquiry from The Associated Press, the State Department said Wednesday that its air quality monitoring program would no longer transmit air pollution data from embassies and consulates to the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow app and other platforms, which allowed locals in various countries, along with scientists around the world, to see and analyze air quality in cities around the world. The stop in sharing data was 'due to funding constraints that have caused the Department to turn off the underlying network' read the statement, which added that embassies and consulates were directed to keep their monitors running and the sharing of data could resume in the future if funded was restored. The fiscal cut, first reported by the New York Times, is one of many under President Donald Trump, whose administration has been deprioritizing environmental and climate initiatives. The U.S. air quality monitors measured dangerous fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and lead to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and premature death. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution kills around 7 million people each year. News of the data sharing being cut prompted immediate reaction from scientists who said the data were reliable, allowed for air quality monitoring around the world and helped prompt governments to clean up the air. Bhargav Krishna, an air pollution expert at New Delhi-based Sustainable Futures Collaborative, called the loss of data 'a big blow' to air quality research. 'They were part of a handful of sensors in many developing countries and served as a reference for understanding what air quality was like,' Krishna said. 'They were also seen to be a well-calibrated and unbiased source of data to cross-check local data if there were concerns about quality.' 'It's a real shame', said Alejandro Piracoca Mayorga, a Bogota-based freelance air quality consultant. U.S. embassies and consulates in Lima, Sao Paulo and Bogota have had the public air monitoring. 'It was a source of access to air quality information independent of local monitoring networks. They provided another source of information for comparison.' Khalid Khan, an environmental expert and advocate based in Pakistan, agreed, saying the shutdown of air quality monitoring will 'have significant consequences.' Khan noted that the monitors in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan, one of the most polluted cities in the world, 'provided crucial real-time data' which helped policy makers, researchers and the public to take decisions on their health. 'Their removal means a critical gap in environmental monitoring, leaving residents without accurate information on hazardous air conditions,' Khan said. He said vulnerable people in Pakistan and around the world are particularly at risk as they are the least likely to have access to other reliable data. In Africa, the program provided air quality data for over a dozen countries including Senegal, Nigeria, Chad and Madagascar. Some of those countries depend almost entirely on the U.S. monitoring systems for their air quality data. The WHO's air quality database will also be affected by the closing of U.S. program. Many poor countries don't track air quality because stations are too expensive and complex to maintain, meaning they are entirely reliant on U.S. embassy monitoring data. In some places, the U.S. air quality monitors propelled nations to start their own air quality research and raised awareness, Krishna said. In China, for example, data from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing famously contradicted official government reports, showing worse pollution levels than authorities acknowledged. It led to China improving air quality. Officials in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, which struggles with smog, said they were unfazed by the removal of the U.S. monitors. Environment Secretary Raja Jahangir said Punjab authorities have their own and plan to purchase 30 more. Shweta Narayan, a campaign lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance, said the shutdown of monitors in India is a 'huge setback' but also a 'critical opportunity' for the Indian government to step up and fill the gaps. 'By strengthening its own air quality monitoring infrastructure, ensuring data transparency, and building public trust in air quality reporting, India can set a benchmark for accountability and environmental governance,' Narayan said. ___ Babar Dogar in Lahore, Pakistan, Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, Aniruddha Ghosal in Hanoi, Vietnam and Steven Grattan in Bogota, Colombia contributed to this report. Adebayo reported from Abuja, Nigeria. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at .
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Scientists around the globe raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies
NEW DELHI (AP) — The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health. In response to an inquiry from The Associated Press, the State Department said Wednesday that its air quality monitoring program would no longer transmit air pollution data from embassies and consulates to the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow app and other platforms, which allowed Americans and others to see and analyze air quality in cities around the world. The stop in sharing data was 'due to funding contraints that have caused the Department to turn off the underlying network' read the statement, which added that embassies and consulates were directed to keep their monitors running and the sharing of data could resume in the future if funded was restored. The fiscal cut, first reported by the New York Times, is one of many under President Donald Trump, whose administration has been deprioritizing environmental and climate initiatives. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The U.S. air quality monitors measured dangerous fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and lead to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and premature death. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution kills around 7 million people each year. News of the data sharing being cut prompted immediate reaction from scientists who said the data were reliable, allowed for air quality monitoring around the world and helped prompt governments to clean up the air. 'A big blow' to global air quality research Bhargav Krishna, an air pollution expert at New Delhi-based Sustainable Futures Collaborative, called the loss of data 'a big blow' to air quality research. 'They were part of a handful of sensors in many developing countries and served as a reference for understanding what air quality was like,' Krishna said. 'They were also seen to be a well-calibrated and unbiased source of data to cross-check local data if there were concerns about quality.' 'It's a real shame', said Alejandro Piracoca Mayorga, a Bogota-based freelance air quality consultant. U.S. embassies and consulates in Lima, Sao Paulo and Bogota have had the public air monitoring. 'It was a source of access to air quality information independent of local monitoring networks. They provided another source of information for comparison.' Khalid Khan, an environmental expert and advocate based in Pakistan, agreed, saying the shutdown of air quality monitoring will 'have significant consequences.' Khan noted that the monitors in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan, one of the most polluted cities in the world, 'provided crucial real-time data' which helped policy makers, researchers and the public to take decisions on their health. 'Their removal means a critical gap in environmental monitoring, leaving residents without accurate information on hazardous air conditions,' Khan said. He said vulnerable people in Pakistan and around the world are particularly at risk as they are the least likely to have access to other reliable data. In Africa, the program provided air quality data for over a dozen countries including Senegal, Nigeria, Chad and Madagascar. Some of those countries depend almost entirely on the U.S. monitoring systems for their air quality data. The WHO's air quality database will also be affected by the closing of U.S. program. Many poor countries don't track air quality because stations are too expensive and complex to maintain, meaning they are entirely reliant on U.S. embassy monitoring data. Monitors strengthened local efforts In some places, the U.S. air quality monitors propelled nations to start their own air quality research and raised awareness, Krishna said. In China, for example, data from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing famously contradicted official government reports, showing worse pollution levels than authorities acknowledged. It led to China improving air quality. Officials in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, which struggles with smog, said they were unfazed by the removal of the U.S. monitors. Environment Secretary Raja Jahangir said Punjab authorities have their own and plan to purchase 30 more. Shweta Narayan, a campaign lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance, said the shutdown of monitors in India is a 'huge setback' but also a 'critical opportunity' for the Indian government to step up and fill the gaps. 'By strengthening its own air quality monitoring infrastructure, ensuring data transparency, and building public trust in air quality reporting, India can set a benchmark for accountability and environmental governance,' Narayan said. ___ Babar Dogar in Lahore, Pakistan, Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, Aniruddha Ghosal in Hanoi, Vietnam and Steven Grattan in Bogota, Colombia contributed to this report. Adebayo reported from Abuja, Nigeria. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
